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DU08 BKG

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,911 mi
Last recorded135,911 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 BKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 135,911 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Inner and outer sills corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 128,284 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 128,256 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear inner sill holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 124,695 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 124,688 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL HOLED & CORRODED TO EXCESS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2021 121,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 121,613 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 117,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 117,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 109,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

not able to see brake pad wear, wheel trim covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 109,617 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

not able to see brake pad wear, wheel trim covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,035 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S,N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 98,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working o/s,n/s (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush O/S,N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,297 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+ o/s front tyres approaching legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion in progress

n/s + o/s f floor corroded slightly

n/s + o/s rear sub frame mountain corroded slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2017 94,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s+ o/s (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+ o/s front tyres approaching legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in progress

n/s + o/s f floor corroded slightly

n/s + o/s rear sub frame mountain corroded slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2017 94,290 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner upper arch below fuel filler pipes. (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing thin.

n/s and o/s/f floors corroded.

n/s and o/s/f sub-frame mountings corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,408 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,857 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,043 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 64,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 55,583 miles

condensation in n/s head lamp unit.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 31,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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DU08 BKG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU08 BKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU08 BKG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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